Mountain Climbers
Execution Guide
- Start in a high plank position with hands directly under shoulders.
- Brace your core and keep your back perfectly flat.
- Rapidly drive your right knee toward your chest.
- Quickly switch legs, driving the left knee forward while extending the right leg back.
- Continue alternating in a fast, running motion.
Range of Motion
Drive the knee fully under the chest without elevating the hips.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Bouncing the hips up and down
- ×Rounding the upper back
- ×Looking down at the feet
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval24-48 hours
Goal
Increase heart rate while actively engaging the core stabilizers
Difficulty
Intermediate
Burn (10m)
80-100
Equipment
None
Anatomy
Primary
Rectus AbdominisHip Flexors
Secondary
ShouldersChestTricepsQuads